Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit Set for NWSL Challenge Cup Rematch

The 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between last season's champions and runners-up.

Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit will face off on March 7, 2025, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in the opening match of the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup.
The match serves as a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship, where Orlando Pride narrowly defeated Washington Spirit to claim the title.
Key players to watch for Orlando Pride include veteran midfielder Marta Vieira da Silva, prolific forward Barbra Banda, and rising defensive star Emily Sams.
Washington Spirit's standout players include Trinity Rodman, who played a pivotal role in the USWNT's 2024 Olympic gold medal win, and forward Ashley Hatch, who surpassed 50 career goals last season.
The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, with kick-off scheduled for 8 PM ET.